Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

Less than half a day after the letter was delivered.

A group of Daqian troops entered Yan Ziqiong's territory.

The subordinates quickly found Yan Ziqiong and reported:

"Daqian's troops have arrived. They brought a type of explosive called nitrate."

"It's actually nitro explosives?"

Yan Ziqiong was shocked and immediately thought of Qin Ming's heroic feat of blowing up the mountain twice.

All of this was achieved with the help of nitro explosives.

"According to them, this explosive is incredibly powerful. There's a man named Zhao San in this group who wants to see you."

"Zhao San?"

Yan Ziqiong thought for a long time but couldn't find the person's name in her mind.

"Let him come."

Zhao San was a water ghost who previously worked in Yanjiang. After defecting to Qin Ming, he assisted the Daqian troops in stationing in the Yan Dynasty.

The troops that arrived to assist in the defense were led by Zhao San.

"I have met Her Highness the Princess."

Zhao San entered the courtyard and bowed to Yan Ziqiong in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.

"Are you Qin Ming's man?"

"Yes, but I am a citizen of the Yan Dynasty."

Zhao San nodded and added.

Yan Ziqiong was a little surprised.

"Why haven't I heard your name before?"

"I'm just a nobody, a water ghost by the Yan River. It's normal that you haven't heard of my name."

"Water ghost!?"

Yan Ziqiong had heard about the water ghosts, but she didn't expect that Qin Ming would choose one of them to control the garrison here.

“Yes, I can help you block Xiao Tianzhu.”

Zhao San was born in a humble family, but he was able to climb to his current position in less than a year. Naturally, there are many things that ordinary people cannot achieve.

Hearing Yan Ziqiong's doubt, he was ready to show his worth.

"Are you going to stop Xiao Tianzhu?"

"Yes, according to our investigation, Xiao Tianzhu has been transporting military supplies and weapons and equipment since he arranged for his troops to garrison at the border between the Third Prince and your fiefdom."

"I will take action against you tomorrow at the latest."

"tomorrow!?"

The moment Yan Ziqiong heard the news, her heart suddenly tightened.

"Yes, in addition to Xiao Tianzhu, there is also our general Wanyan Tielu. They attacked from the east and west, stretching the battle line very wide."

"Your Majesty's troops will take another two weeks to arrive. During this time, our mission is to defeat Xiao Tianzhu in the west and Wanyan Tielu in the east."

The Yan Dynasty had a vast territory, and some of the royal fiefs were even larger than the territories of some small countries in the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions.

Just like Yan Ziqiong's territory.

Therefore, the entire defensive front is very long.

It stretches for hundreds of miles.

Among them, in addition to Xiao Tianzhu and Wanyan Tielu at the two ends, there is also Yan Zheng who is waiting to confront her head-on.

"I can arrange for the Wu family's troops to stop Wanyan Tielu, but my troops cannot go there. They need to be placed in the north to confront Yan Zheng."

"That's the problem. According to Luo Jiao's investigation, Yan Zheng hasn't taken any action yet."

Zhao San had long expected Yan Ziqiong to say this.

But the spies Qin Ming left behind passed the news back early.

Let them know this very important news.

"Why doesn't he mobilize the staff?"

"I don't know, but I think we can take some risks, otherwise... your troops won't be able to defend the Tiger Roar Guard."

Zhao San hesitated for a moment, but still spoke out his judgment.

Upon hearing this, Yan Ziqiong suddenly felt a little depressed.

Qin Ming had told her long ago that he would provide weapons and equipment so that Yan Ziqiong could train a force that could rival the Tiger Roar Guards.

Yan Ziqiong returned to the territory and indeed recruited more troops in an attempt to compete with the imperial court.

But when we actually started training, we found that some troops simply could not be trained in a short period of time.

Especially after experiencing countless wars on the battlefield.

Tempered will and loyalty to the Yan Dynasty.

It was just like when they received orders from the top leaders of the Yan Dynasty to stop Qin Ming from attacking Yanjiang.

The Tiger Roar Guards are willing to risk their lives to stop Qin Ming.

Even if we are like moths to a flame, we will not retreat even if we all die in battle.

In just a few months, Yan Ziqiong could not train such soldiers.

Even if Qin Ming came, he wouldn't be able to practice it no matter how much money he spent.

These are things other than weapons and equipment, and are also the accumulation of the Yan Dynasty over the years.

"you're right."

Yan Ziqiong smiled bitterly and nodded.

The Tiger Roar Guards have basically been controlled by Yan Zheng, and their number and quality are greater than Yan Ziqiong's.

It is impossible to win by head-on confrontation.

Unless we wait for the reinforcements Qin Ming will send from Daqian.

"Fight as you say. I will send all my troops to the east to buy time."

"You can actually leave some space on the front. Aren't you afraid that Yan Zheng will take action?"

Zhao San didn't quite understand what Yan Ziqiong meant.

He only knew that Yan Zheng did not move and was just blocking, but he didn't know why.

Yan Ziqiong had already figured everything out.

"It's very simple. Yan Zheng is not taking action because he is waiting for the order from the top of the royal family. They will not take action in the short term. The attack was Xiao Tianzhu's intention."

"What if the royal family decides to take action during the war?"

"No, before the war is resolved, Yan Zheng will not receive direct orders from the royal family to become hostile to Qin Ming."

Zhao San finally understood what Yan Ziqiong meant.

"I see."

"Then let's hold off until Daqian's troops arrive."

late at night.

In the wilderness outside the city, Xiao Tianzhu led his troops to block all the important roads, then waved and called over several of his captains.

"You can start now."

"General, there are no military orders... and this is a bit too fast."

Everyone was a little hesitant.

After Xiao Tianzhu arrived at the garrison, he hurriedly arranged all the troops and raced against time to pull all 70,000 Tiger Roar Guards out.

The Tiger Roar Guards are absolutely loyal to the Yan Dynasty and will never disobey military orders.

Xiao Tianzhu had already guessed their reaction.

"Yan Ziqiong is secretly communicating with Daqian, intending to overthrow the Yan Dynasty."

"The court hasn't issued any orders because it hasn't understood the situation yet. However, I serve the Third Prince and consider myself to be cultivated by the court. I have no way to repay them."

"The rebels are right before our eyes. We are on the march and cannot obey the king's orders. If we wait for the imperial court's military order before taking action, it will be too late!"

"For the stability of the Yan Dynasty, even if it means bearing the blame, I will definitely eliminate the traitor!"

"I hope you can help me!"

Xiao Tianzhu spoke these words passionately, even putting himself in the position of righteousness for his country and family.

This quickly convinced Hu Xiaowei.

After a moment's thought, everyone realized that this battle was not unnecessary.

So they all spoke up in response.

"General Xiao is right!"

"You are willing to bear such pressure. If we don't dare to charge forward, we will be ridiculed if we tell others about it!"

"Do it!"

"Kill them!"

The military camp was wide open and the Tiger Roar Guards rushed out like a tide.

Soon, several people on the hot air balloons patrolling the sky saw their movements through binoculars.

Swish swish!

Several crimson fireworks shot into the sky.

Thirty miles away, Zhao San, who was on high alert, took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.